Nantucket is America’s outpost against the Atlantic. The people of Nantucket have weathered fierce storms and rugged economies. This is the place where America’s whaling fleet was born. Now it’s thriving with tourism, but there are still some salty dogs that represent the true heart of Nantucket.

Discover the truth about a time of intolerance in the Massachusetts community. Much has been made of the myth and legend surrounding the events of the Salem Witch Trials, but learn the facts about these martyrs of justice and liberty.

From the creation of the colony, William Penn hoped to create a society that was accepting of everyone. Learn how an age of intolerance created the American idea of religious freedom. Explore the modern manifestation of that experiment from the Anabaptist movement.

Baltimore is an All-American town and the home of Old Glory. The “Charm City” represents its best in the blue-collar effort that built America. From crabbing in the bay to the ballpark at Camden Yards, these people work hard and play harder.

From the beginnings of America, the spirit of freedom has spread throughout the world. Liberty has been our birthright, but meet some of the people who have led the struggle for freedom in their own land and have seen change in their lifetime.

Discover the reality of the American pirate. Were they profiteers, privateers, or patriots? Learn the truth about the notorious Blackbeard, and meet a man who lives the modern day legacy, Captain Horatio Sinbad.

The conquest of Florida takes you from the early days of the Spanish conquistadores to Henry Flagler and his Over-Sea railroad. Expansion continues all the way through the Keys, making Ernest Hemingway's refuge accessible to everyone.

Explore Florida's obsession with youth from Juan Ponce de Leon and his famous fountain to the celebration that is Miami. From the architecture to the cultures and colorful communities, it's a celebration for the senses.

The war in the Pacific rages on, but the price in lives is going up. Will the Strategic Bombing Campaign force a Japanese surrender, or will US troops be called upon to invade the Japanese homeland to stop the carnage?

In Europe, Allied successes in the summer of '44 are followed by big trouble in the fall. A series of military setbacks lead to a massive German winter Counter Offensive, the Battle of the Bulge--Hitler's last gasp effort to win the war.

The United States is once again ensnarled in a world war. Generals Marshall, Eisenhower, and Patton lead American victories in North Africa and Sicily and General Mark Clark leads the invasion of Italy taking the war to Hitler's doorstep.

After Pearl Harbor, Japanese born American citizens, now viewed as the enemy, were moved into internment camps. Yet thousands of Americans of Japanese ancestry would take up arms and fight in the US military becoming part of our greatest generation.

German U-Boats prowl our eastern seaboard. German spies come ashore to destroy the American war effort. The Battle for the Atlantic was fought above and below the waves and could have been lost before it had really begun.

After the Japanese attack in the Pacific, America prepares for war. The most incredible industrial transformation in history turns America into an unrivaled military power as American men and women go to work and war to keep our nation free.

The clouds of war again cover the earth. Despite efforts to stay neutral, a dastardly sneak attack shatters the American dream of peace, forcing the United States into World War II and the world-wide struggle for freedom against tyranny.

As the Great Depression worsens, people's hopes are fading fast. Just when things seem the worst, Franklin Roosevelt promises that "Happy Day Are Here Again." Will the New Deal save America from the most devastating economic disaster in modern history?

"Good times" come with a price, and the price for the Roaring '20s would be heavy. The crash of '29 would lead to the worst economic disaster in world history, and America would be dragged down the drain along with everybody else.

American soldiers enter the fight, turn the tide, and eventually help win the bloody war. Heroes are made but too many young men die. And what about the future? Could Wilson's fourteen-point plan sow the seeds for a peaceful future?

In Europe, war has been raging for years. Trench warfare has decimated generations of soldiers. And when America gets thrown into the mix, it is truly a world war. The Yanks are coming! And we won't be back 'til it's over over there.

The world is going crazy, and in the gathering darkness that will result in World War I, Woodrow Wilson is elected President. Will he be able to keep us out of the war? Or will America have to fight to keep the world safe for democracy?

He was one of the most powerful personalities to ever occupy the White House. Learn of the tragedies and triumphs that made Theodore Roosevelt the champion of American exceptionalism and one of our most celebrated presidents.

One of the most famous universities in the world is the University of Notre Dame. Join Stan as he explores the history of Notre Dame and finds how faith, fellowship, and football coexist in this special edition of American Ride.

The American industrial renaissance makes the United States a world power. Powerful men like Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Morgan push America to the top - but were they captains of industry or robber barons?

The Gilded Age saw a boom in immigration to the United States. The Statue of Liberty had lifter her lamp "beside the golden door" and the poor and weary of the world came to enjoy the blessings of freedom and the hope of a new beginning.

American politics in the Gilded Age was rife with graft and corruption. The American people demanded something different. Could presidents Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, and Cleveland be the right men when America felt it was time for a change?

Ride with Stan as he recounts the end of the last confederate, Jesse James, and discovers where Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid committed some of the most daring and successful train robberies in history.

Learn about the Earps, the most iconic name of the Old West. Follow the trail of Wyatt, his brothers, and his pal Doc Holliday, and discover how most of their reputation and legacy was earned at the O.K. Corral.

Take a look at the myths and truths about famous gunfights in the Wild West. Both justice and business were dispensed at the end of a gun, and once in a while a fight over a woman, a card game, or an insult was ended with a gun.

The West is growing, business is expanding, and civilization is on its way, both good and bad. Meet some of the men, and ladies, who put the "Wild" into the Wild West, including the notorious James Gang.

The American dream is alive once again, and the dreamers are heading west into wild country. Examine the wagon trains and steam trains, the gold and silver strikes, and the boomtowns that came and went.

Confederate General John Bell Hood launches an invasion of union held Tennessee and General Jubal Early strikes at the federal capitol of Washington, DC. Generals Grant and Lee glare out at each other at the siege of Petersburg.

In General Grant’s Wilderness Campaign, the Union army suffers defeat after defeat. Despite these victories, General Lee feels the pressure of Grant’s army and the inexhaustible resources of the North.

Take a giant leap forward with the new technology of the steam engine, and see how American traffic and trade change accross the nation--from steamships in the south to mighty locomotives in the North.

From the Renaissance to the Reformation and colonization, meet pioneers in science, religion, and exploration that paved the way to a New World and the birth of a nation.

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